Episodes

  • The King of Instruments, ep. 347 - February 1, 2026 - Aeolian-Skinner

    The King of Instruments, ep. 347 - February 1, 2026 - Aeolian-Skinner
    Jan 31 2026
    What happens when two prominent organbuilders merge into one power-house company? Greatness is the result! The merger of the Skinner Company and the Aeolian Company in 1932 to form Aeolian Skinner sparked the development of the “American Classic” style. We’re listening to a few of Aeolian-Skinner’s installations, great and small.
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    1 hr
  • The King of Instruments, ep. 346 - January 25, 2026 - Barbara Owen

    The King of Instruments, ep. 346 - January 25, 2026 - Barbara Owen
    Jan 25 2026
    A driving force in the creation of the Organ Historical Society, few have served and influenced a profession in as many capacities as Barbara Owen. Throughout seven decades she was an organbuilder, organ restorer, researcher, author, advocate, consultant, musician, music editor, lecturer, hymn writer, and librarian. This week on the King of Instruments we will listen to instruments and music for which Barbara Owen had a great passion.
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    1 hr
  • The King of Instruments, ep. 345 - January 18, 2026 - Sweet Suites

    The King of Instruments, ep. 345 - January 18, 2026 - Sweet Suites
    Jan 18 2026
    This week on the King of Instruments we will play music written to be part of an organ suite. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/01/18/.
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    1 hr
  • The King of Instruments, ep. 344 - January 11, 2026 - Maurice Duruflé

    The King of Instruments, ep. 344 - January 11, 2026 - Maurice Duruflé
    Jan 11 2026
    On what would have been his birthday, we remember the French composer and organist Maurice Duruflé. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/01/11/.
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    1 hr
  • The King of Instruments, ep. 343 - January 4, 2026 - New Year, New Additions

    The King of Instruments, ep. 343 - January 4, 2026 - New Year, New Additions
    Jan 4 2026
    To kick off the new year, we focus on some new additions to our broadcast library. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2026/01/04/.
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    1 hr
  • The King of Instruments, ep. 342 - December 28, 2025 - Happy New Year!

    The King of Instruments, ep. 342 - December 28, 2025 - Happy New Year!
    Dec 28 2025
    It's the end of 2025, so we're celebrating with some friends and some of their favorite organ works. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/12/28/.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The King of Instruments, ep. 341 - December 21, 2025 - Seasonal Transcriptions

    The King of Instruments, ep. 341 - December 21, 2025 - Seasonal Transcriptions
    Dec 21 2025
    As Christmas approaches, we turn to some music of the season, albeit not originally written for organ. Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/12/21/.
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    1 hr
  • The King of Instruments, ep. 340 - December 14, 2025 - Antonio Vivaldi

    The King of Instruments, ep. 340 - December 14, 2025 - Antonio Vivaldi
    Dec 14 2025
    Although we are not aware of any major organ compositions by Vivaldi, many of his works have been transcribed and arranged to be played on the organ, and that’s what we will hear today. It’s a Vivaldi-inspired episode! Find complete information about this episode at https://www.kingofinstruments.show/2025/`12/14.
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    1 hr